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Tuesday, 17 April 2012

We often wonder what our purpose is and want our lives to
have meaning. I never once imagined
that I would be a carer, having to make
the decisions for my mums life and dealing with the responsibility.

I have always been an organised person,
loving lists and order. I love organising the lives of others and my
previous job as an Executive PA addressed the need for these skills in making
sure my boss was where he needed to be at the right time
or the conference went smoothly.

I saw
the skills transferring to my own business when I was made redundant. What I also had to do was transfer the skills I
used in all my jobs and refit them making them fit for purpose as a carer and constantly remind myself how far I have come. As we gather new experiences to deal with the
tasks at hand we are equiped with additional skills for the
next challenge that will come.

What challenges have you faced and found you were able to deal with when you really got down to it?

These posts are part of the A-Z Challenge taking place during the month of April. I have been sharing about my experience as a carer to a mother with Dementia. If you would like to know more join the Arts in Health Network and also check out my website for information on some of the work I have done with Creativity and Dementia.

Hi Amanda .. it's a tough choice when we need to make decisions .. and I really have no support now - I just do what I can for my mother, knowing that some of her things are taken care of .. but not her sons' care and compassion for her ..

Thankfully I seem to be a chip off both old blocks and am very independent .. it will work out for me ..

I will travel with you on your path and admire your courage .. with thoughts - Hilary

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